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Nordson Corp. has announced it will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 earnings on Dec. 16 after the close of the market.

The American Chemistry Council and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association have released a joint statement announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding “to collaborate on the establishment of a Responsible Care program for the benefit of GPCA’s members and their stakeholders."

Adhesives & Sealants Industry is pleased to announce that the United Soybean Board (USB) has begun a quarterly guest blog on the ASI Green microsite.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has appointed Lawrence (Larry) D. Sloan as president and CEO, effective Feb. 10, 2010.

The Houston Business Journal reports on BASF’s planned sale of its Clear Lake, TX, manufacturing facility to Clear Lake Chemicals LLC, a subsidiary of Gulf Bayport Chemicals LP.

The Associated Press reports that LyondellBasell Industries recently received a buyout offer from Reliance Industries.

In the third quarter of 2009, Henkel generated sales of 3,485 million euros.

Reuters reports that Panolam Industries International Inc. has begun a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Expressandstar.com reports on a suspicious fire at the R A Wood Adhesive Tapes factory in Britain.

PoliticsDaily.com reports that President Obama is considering a plan similar to the successful Cash for Clunkers program that would encourage Americans to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.